Quote: danny boy1 "The penalties for going into administration haven't been tough enough, clubs should lose all of their points, as happened with Melbourne in Australia, as any points they have amassed have been as a result of a playing side they clearly could not afford.'"
I wouldn't have complained too much about that at the time to be honest, although I believe Melbourne were punished for spending money they [idid[/i have - too much of it.
I don't buy that our situation is identical to the Bulls though - it's about degrees and severity; WTW newco militated some of the impact on the creditors of oldco by paying over and above the historical debt that they were obliged to - I believe they also paid their liabilities to HMRC in full, thanks to Sir Rodney Walker, so no direct hit on the taxpayer, which I agree is reprehensible; not only in the obvious way, but also in the fact that it reduces the likelihood of other RL clubs being able to enter into managed payment plans for tax liabilities.
I maintain that we played the hand that we were dealt and with as straight a bat as was possible or realistic; our achievements on the field this season have been with a squad put together at short notice, paying about 300 grand under the salary cap and coached by a man who no other SL club would touch with a barge pole. As I said, I don't expect a ticker-tape parade, but credit where it's due - no pun intended.
